What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Material Control Technician I position at Northern Bio?
Role Summary
The Test Material Control Technician I will engage in performing basic test material management and maintaining the laboratory facility and facilitate senior staff in completing other assigned work in a timely, efficient, and correct manner as related to test material.
Role Responsibilities
The Test Material Control Technician I will engage in performing basic test material management and maintaining the laboratory facility and facilitate senior staff in completing other assigned work in a timely, efficient, and correct manner as related to test material.
Role Responsibilities
- Proper receipt for material in accordance with SOPs and/or Sponsor requirements
- Proper labeling, storage, reconciliation, and disposal of test article, control article, and/or vehicle in accordance with SOPs requirements
- Preparation of all compounds which includes calculations, aseptic technique, use of micropipette and laminar flow hood and/or biological safety cabinet in accordance with SOPs requirements
- Collect and record data both on paper and electronically in a laboratory management system in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Introduction to data review for GLP compliance
- Assistance with supply inventory and storage requirements
- Assistance with equipment maintenance
- Assistance in accountabilities and shipping procedures
- Waste management including proper disposal of biohazard materials and chemicals
- Other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s Degree with 6 months of experience preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- General understanding of laboratory techniques and data collection
- Ability to demonstrate the scientific relevance of the tests being conducted
- Ability to troubleshoot advanced instrument functions
- Basic understanding of study design and protocols
- Self-Motivation
- Time Management
- Decision Making/Problem Solving
- This role works both in a laboratory setting and an office setting. There will be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals. There will be handling of, and/or exposure to, animal tissues and zoonotic organisms.
- Ability to don and wear personal protective gear, including N95 masks and respirators.
- Physical activity including lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying (up to 40lbs for up to 50 feet), pushing/pulling (up to 75lbs force), reaching, gripping/pinching, standing, and ascending ladder without restriction.
- Ability to work beyond typical work schedule including, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, extended shifts with short notice.